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Many people seek therapy because anxiety is showing up through panic attacks, racing thoughts, constant worry or difficulty switching off. Therapy can help people understand triggers, recognise patterns and develop ways of responding to anxiety that feel safer and more manageable over time.

Feeling anxious about starting therapy is extremely common, especially if you are used to coping alone or find it difficult to open up. A good therapist will understand this and will not expect you to know exactly what to say or where to begin straight away.

This varies from person to person. Some people find short-term therapy helpful for a specific difficulty, while others prefer longer-term support to explore deeper patterns and experiences. Therapy is usually something that can be reviewed collaboratively as you go.

No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to speak to a therapist about anxiety. Many people seek support because they are struggling with stress, panic, overthinking, self-doubt or feeling constantly on edge, even if they have never spoken to a doctor about it before.

Many people wait until they feel completely overwhelmed before considering therapy, but support does not need to be a last resort. If anxiety is affecting your relationships, confidence, work, sleep or general wellbeing, therapy may provide space to better understand what’s happening and explore ways of coping and moving forward.